Initial Evaluation Process - Agency Referral

Initial Evaluation Process - Parent Referral

• An Overview of the ELL/SPED Programs and the Identification Process (Winter 2013)

  • Slides and Notes

Access to the required free online training

• Introduction to Special Education

Information regarding how to apply to be an Educational Surrogate will be provided at the end of the online training.

After completing the online training and submitting required documents, contact the Office of Special Education at 573-751-0699 to request a Surrogate System User ID.

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Purpose

According to Article 3 of the BTF Bylaws, the purpose of the Blind Task Force shall be the development of goals and objectives to guide the improvement of special education, related services, vocational training, transition from school to work, rehabilitation services, independent living and the employment outcomes for eligible blind or visually impaired students.

Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments in schools, while improving the social-emotional outcomes for students. It is a proactive approach that relies on research based practices, including developing clear behavioral expectations, teaching these expectations, acknowledging appropriate behavior, consistently correcting inappropriate behavior, and using behavioral data to systematically solve problems.

The Regional Profession

Missouri Special Education Leadership Certification Program

• Program Syllabus

The Missouri Pathway for Aspiring Leaders in Special Education (MoPAL) is a three-year, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) sponsored program.

Welcome to the State Performance Plan (SPP) / Annual Performance Report (APR) page. On this page you will find links to Part C and Part B SPP/APR reports, determinations letters, and related resources.

SPP / APR Stakeholder Information 

Stakeholder information includes target information, data updates, and improvement activity updates.

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is a state operated program serving Missouri students with severe disabilities. Established by state law in 1957, MSSD serves children and youth between the ages of 5 and 21. MSSD is administered by the State Board of Education through the Office of Special Education. MSSD is supported primarily by funds appropriated annually by the Missouri Legislature.